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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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